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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Duggars Visit the Bates

The Duggar family spent the weekend in East Tennessee and attended Carlin and Trace Bates' graduation party. Here are a few snapshots from a reader named William that include members of the Duggar family. To see more photos, visit our Bates blog (batesfamilyblog.com).

Looks like everyone had a wonderful time; congratulations Carlin and Trace. My grandson heard me talking about the duggars going to Tennessee and he was like we should of went. I want to meet them. God bless you all.

I have all sorts of foot problems but I don't go around wearing shoes that look like they were made for Halloween costumes. If there were a flood, those things would float away. Yes, time for new shoes.

I can't believe the Duggars had the nerve to drag Josh along on this trip. I knew the Duggars would go to the graduation party, but im suprised Josh was along.A photo of Josh and Jim Bob has already surfaced, they were seen at a putt putt course in Tennessee. The article says that some customers were uncomfortable with Josh being there and left.

This is what makes me crazy with you pro Duggars. You speak of them as a Christian family and that you are a Christian. but continue to vilify that what you preach. Did the prodigal son not return home to a warm welcome?

If Josh has sincerely repented and changed his ways and his wife Anna has forgiven him, why can't we? God forgives us whenever we go to him and confess, and He casts them into the sea of forgetfulness. What Josh did was wrong, and one of the consequences is it will never be forgotten by the public, but Josh can't live the rest of his life holed up in a dark room somewhere. Of course, parents with young children will be uncomfortable around him, but Josh is not after them. He is not the only married man in this world that cheated on his wife and was living and hiding a lie. He was a public figure, and the Lord did not let Josh continue to live his double life. That is mercy and grace. The public backlash is part of the reaping what you have sown. I wish the Duggars would just quit reality tv and let things die down. Let it go.

Josh is still their son and he's home now. What do you expect them to do? Shun him like some other religious groups? The Lord is forgiving. To be forgiven we must be willing to forgive too. I didn't say forget - but forgive we must if one is going to heal and move on.

He doesn't have to hide under a rock. But, he didn't have to make his first public appearance in Tennessee at a mini golf that's crowded with children either. This was time for Carlin and Trace Bates to celebrate. If he went to the graduation party it could've created an uncomfortable scene, someone may gave gotten upset that he was there. That could have ruined the entire event for those kids, that is not fair. That is the reason I don't think he should've been along on this trip.

Lily and EllieI'm sure y'all have seen Josh and him bobs photo all over the rag mags now. Josh was spotted at a mini golf place in TN. The people there with young daughters left because he was there! Well at least that's what the magazine said. We all know how they twist a lot of things in order to stir the pot. Do you have any official word with how Josh and Anna are doing and thier kids?

The public does have a right to be concerned. Josh has a proven record of sexual deviancy. Protecting our children isn't "hating" on the Duggars. It's literally protecting our children--same as the Duggars want for their children.

William is a fan who came to the graduation party,and church. I appreciate Lily and Ellie for keeping the fans of the Duggars and Bates families up to date with what's going on in their lifes. I have been watching the Duggars from the very beginning and still enjoy watching them. I as a fellow human being know that I am still in the flesh and know that the flesh is weak . What I am saying is it is not my place to judge Josh or any one else. Haters going hate, thank god that there's more love than hate. Wish less people would get their information from rag magazines and click bate. Thank you Lily and Ellie.

I'm glad the Bates family try to encourage further education. I wish Carlin and Trace all the best.And I wish everyone would STOP trying to pair the Bates with a Duggar. Personally I don't think that's ever going to happen, not now anyway.

LOL! Some people didn't read the entire post. 2nd sentence said: "Here are a few snapshots from a reader named William that include members of the Duggar family." Therefore, William is a reader on this blog.

Aww it's great to see the Duggars and Bates together! I love both families! Special shout out to William for sharing these photos on your blog! And thanks again a million to you guys, Lily and Ellie! :)

William is apparently just a "fan" according to these two who got to take up close and personal pictures with both the Bates family and the Duggars. I would guess he is a member of the Bates' church but they didn't say.

I do find it odd that people are shocked to see Josh out in public..do they expect him to stay indoors 24/7? Lol I don't agree with what he did to his 4 sister's but people are more shocked about the cheating..interesting..

Just watched the mother day special about the Bates...wow that show is so well produced, it reminds me of the days of old with the Duggars.Its so refreshing and not repetitious at all.The family is so relaxed around the cameras, they dont have to watch their P's and Q's.I really hate to compare...but its so evident that TLC is not even trying anymore, they have just given up...too bad...so sad.I really hope they return with major changes,or else I'm afraid the show is a goner for sure...let pray not...we will see😊Blessings

I currently receive emails from either Michelle or about the Duggars but when I try to reply the emails are held up with a delay for quite a while. If I'm getting these why can't I reply? Why the delays?

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